Elton John says ‘Farewell’ in first of final NYC-area concerts

Elton John and Mariah Carey have joined the host of famous faces who have paid tribute to the “beautiful and courageous” Dame Olivia Newton-John, following her death aged 73. The British-born singer died “peacefully” at her ranch in southern California on Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends, her widower confirmed. After the news broke, famous names from the worlds of television, film and music took to social media to share memories and send condolences to her family.

Britney Spears' long-awaited musical comeback has finally been confirmed, as the release of Elton John collaboration Hold Me Closer is now available to pre-save. 

in a tweet Monday, unveiling the single’s artwork. On a pale pink background, the black song title sits on top of emojis of a rose and a rocket.

Britney Spears is set to return to the music scene in a collaboration with Sir Elton John.

Britney Spears’ duet with Elton John has been officially confirmed.Today (August 8) reps for both artists sent out a release stating the track is called ‘Hold Me Closer’. A specific release date has not been announced at this time.

Britney Spears, 40, is set to return to the music scene in a collaboration with Sir Elton John. Details of the project are limited but the new track is called Hold Me Closer, a spokesman confirmed to the PA news agency. It had been previously speculated that the pair were working on a new version of Sir Elton’s 1971 hit Tiny Dancer.

Paris Hilton has claimed to have heard Britney Spears and Elton John duet Hold Me Closer, which is said to be a reimagining of Elton's 1971 single Tiny Dancer called Hold Me Closer.

A press release has confirmed some big news: Britney Spears and Elton John have collaborated on a duet, “Hold Me Closer.”

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorTwo weeks after Variety reported that Britney Spears and Elton John were working up a brand-new recording of John’s 1971 song, “Tiny Dancer,” the remake has been confirmed: Reps for both artists sent out an announcement Monday confirmed that the song, “Hold Me Closer,” is due in the coming days. There was little information in the announcement except single artwork, which consists of the title, a rose (Britney) and a rocket (Elton).According to reports last month, Spears met with John in mid-July in a Beverly Hills recording studio for a new version of the song.

Paris Hilton has claimed to have heard a widely-rumoured Britney Spears and Elton John duet, which is reportedly a reimagining of Elton's 1971 single Tiny Dancer called Hold Me Closer.

Paris Hilton has given two thumbs up to Britney Spears and Elton John’s reported “Tiny Dancer” duet.

Paris Hilton has claimed to have heard a widely-rumoured Britney Spears and Elton John duet, which is reportedly a reimagining of Elton's 1971 single Tiny Dancer.

Britney Spears is ready to reintroduce herself to the music world. Fresh off a wedding and free from her conservatorship, Spears has recorded a remix version of Elton John’s "Tiny Dancer," according to a new report.  Per Page Six, John and Spears met in a Beverly Hills studio to record last week. Universal Music will release the track next month.  Spears had taken a hiatus from her music, with the most recent release being back in 2016 with her album, "Glory." Britney Spears is teaming up with Elton John for "Tiny Dancer." (Getty Images) She has hinted at recording new music via social media in the past, but nothing has come to fruition.  "Tiny Dancer" was originally released in 1971.